ALL (PT)

The Electric Company"The Wordball Is My Oyster"
Lisa gets a case of stage fright when she's cast as the lead in Hector's play. Can Lisa overcome her fears in time to save the play, or will she have to give her part to Annie?. D

2:30 pm

WordGirl"Scary with a Side of Butter/Talent Show Tobey"
SCARY WITH A SIDE OF BUTTER - After telling the tale of the giant evil artichoke, Bampy Botsford sparks a panic throughout the city. Mr. Big uses this opportunity to do, what else, become even richer and more powerful! Will the giant artichoke really show up or will Mr. Big finally find a way to control the minds of citizens? Vocabulary Words: Fable, Artichoke. TALENT SHOW TOBEY - Becky volunteers to be Scoops' assistant for his magic act in the talent show. D

3:00 pm

Wild Kratts"Speaking Dolphinese"
The Wild Kratts are on a mission to decode the secret language of one of the smartest creatures on Earth - Dolphins!. D

3:30 pm

Cyberchase"The Guilty Party"
Hacker returns to Poddleville with a peace offering: a magnificent statue of the Mayor of Poddleville. But at the unveiling party, Hacker accuses someone of stealing the key to his recharger chair. The accused claims he's innocent. D

4:00 pm

Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman"Doggie Duties"
Ruff has to go. bad! He tries to get through the show without an accident, and learns from Liza and Sterling all about "dog duties." He also finds out how astronauts deal with waste in space when he sends Bethany and Isaac to NASA to learn about recycling liquids on the International Space Station. D

4:30 pm

Arthur"Fernkenstein's Monster/D.W., Dancing Queen"
Fernkenstein's Monster - Inspired by Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," Fern tells a tale so scary that Arthur and the gang become afraid of her! Can Fern prove her skills as a writer and create a different story that's fun instead of frightening? D.W., Dancing Queen - Binky decides to teach D.W. to dance, but she just doesn't seem to get the moves. D

5:00 pm

The Electric Company"The Wordball Is My Oyster"
Lisa gets a case of stage fright when she's cast as the lead in Hector's play. Can Lisa overcome her fears in time to save the play, or will she have to give her part to Annie?. D

5:30 pm

Nightly Business Report
Tonight on Nightly Business Report. A surprise rise in retail sales last month as Americans hit the malls and opened their wallets. But what's being bought and is it a sign the economy is stronger than some think? Plus, how some workers in the tech industry are jumpstarting their careers and doubling their salaries in the process. D

Antiques Roadshow"Seattle, Hour One"
At the Experience Music Project Museum at Seattle Center the show begins with a discussion of Jimi Hendrix' trend-setting fashion style. Other highlights include a Vladimir Kagan desk used by Kagan himself and an 1874 Francis A. Silva oil painting valued at $250,000. Part 1 of 3G

8:00 pm

Antiques Roadshow"Vintage Houston"
A 19th-century Chinese jade scepter discovered during the series' 1998 visit is at least 30 times more valuable in 2012, but a 1912 Titanic menu has experienced ups and downs.G

9:00 pm

Globe Trekker"Around The World - Silk Road: X'ian to Kashgar"
In China, Megan McCormick follows the legendary trade route along which caravans of treasures once found their way into Europe.G

10:00 pm

Independent Lens"The Invisible War"
This Academy Award-nominated film investigates the epidemic of rape within the U.S. military - an estimated 19,000 sexual assaults in the military in 2011 of women and men. Focusing on the emotional stories of rape victims, this indictment of the systemic cover-up of military sex crimes also chronicles veterans' struggles to rebuild their lives and fight for justice.G

Sara's Weeknight Meals"Pantry Raid"
Friends drop by at the last minute, but even on a weeknight, it's not a problem for Sara because she just pulls ingredients from the pantry. No need to go to the store with Linguine with White Bean, Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Sauce, decadent Nacho Pie made healthier with home-made tortilla chips and surprisingly Savory Waffles topped with a Poached Egg in Hollandaise. D

2:30 pm

Rick Steves' Europe"Venice and Its Lagoon"
Rick samples sumptuous art treasures, and explores back-street wonders. He cruises its lagoon, stopping in fiery Murano for glass, pastel Burano for lace, and murky Torcello for a sense of where Venice was born. Part 2 of 2G

3:00 pm

Fake Or Fortune?"Van Dyck: What Lies Beneath"
One of art detective Philip Mould's own purchases is put under the microscope. His keen-eyed researcher Bendor Grosvenor believes there is a portrait by Sir Anthony Van Dyck beneath layers of newer paint. When an earlier image begins to appear, Fiona insists the work undergo a thorough investigation by an independent Van Dyck expert.G

Globe Trekker"Around The World - Silk Road: X'ian to Kashgar"
In China, Megan McCormick follows the legendary trade route along which caravans of treasures once found their way into Europe.G

6:00 pm

Outdoor Idaho"Climbing Idaho"
Today's rock-climbing enthusiasts support climbing gyms, clubs and advocacy groups - no longer the exclusive band of wanderers of just a few decades ago. The heights they achieve throughout the state require skills, levels of expertise, techniques and climbing methods as varied as the state's terrain. Cameras follow as they seek to conquer nature's rock walls.G

6:30 pm

Dialogue"Jac Venza"
Host Marcia Franklin talks with the founder of several long-running PBS arts series - including GREAT PERFORMANCES and LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER. He and Franklin talk about his long career in public broadcasting, the potential effects of cuts in national grants programs, and the trends he is following in the arts.G

7:00 pm

Oregon Field Guide"Exploratory Kayaking, Global Warming"
Modern explorers attempt to conquer a raging waterway in the Cascades that has not been successfully run before.G

7:30 pm

Travelscope"Italy - Friuli Venezia Giulia - Italy's Hidden Region"
Joseph embarks into the little known region of Friuli Venezia Giulia on the Slovenian border where a multi-cultural heritage thrives. He straps on his helmet before hoping a Vespa for a two-wheeled tour through the region's wine country where he meets generations of winemakers and their fellow Dionysian devotees. D

8:00 pm

Pacific Heartbeat"Tonga: The Last Place On Earth"
Tonga, an archipelago of 169 islands in the South Pacific, cut off from modernity as it is physically from the Western world. Each month, however, the United States deports ethnic Tongans convicted of murder, gang violence and other serious crimes to this peaceful island kingdom. Forced to leave behind spouses, children, and family in the U.S. D

9:00 pm

Globe Trekker"Around The World - Silk Road: X'ian to Kashgar"
In China, Megan McCormick follows the legendary trade route along which caravans of treasures once found their way into Europe.G

10:00 pm

Outdoor Idaho"Climbing Idaho"
Today's rock-climbing enthusiasts support climbing gyms, clubs and advocacy groups - no longer the exclusive band of wanderers of just a few decades ago. The heights they achieve throughout the state require skills, levels of expertise, techniques and climbing methods as varied as the state's terrain. Cameras follow as they seek to conquer nature's rock walls.G

10:30 pm

Dialogue"Jac Venza"
Host Marcia Franklin talks with the founder of several long-running PBS arts series - including GREAT PERFORMANCES and LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER. He and Franklin talk about his long career in public broadcasting, the potential effects of cuts in national grants programs, and the trends he is following in the arts.G

11:00 pm

Oregon Field Guide"Exploratory Kayaking, Global Warming"
Modern explorers attempt to conquer a raging waterway in the Cascades that has not been successfully run before.G

11:30 pm

Travelscope"Italy - Friuli Venezia Giulia - Italy's Hidden Region"
Joseph embarks into the little known region of Friuli Venezia Giulia on the Slovenian border where a multi-cultural heritage thrives. He straps on his helmet before hoping a Vespa for a two-wheeled tour through the region's wine country where he meets generations of winemakers and their fellow Dionysian devotees. D

2:00 pm

Discovering Psychology - Updated Edition"Remembering and Forgetting"
Takes a look at the complex process called memory: how images, ideas, language, even physical actions, sounds, and smells are translated into codes, represented in memory and retrieved when needed.G

Biz Kid$"Understanding Business Ethics"
Do the right thing! You'll learn with the Biz Kids as they examine several aspects of ethics in business. You'll also see the downside of not following ethical business practices. In this episode you will discover what it means for management to lead by example, and how employees must take responsibility for their behavior. D

4:00 pm

The Electric Company"Out to Launch"
When Francine calls Hector a liar on a neighborhood billboard, The Electric Company has to work together to help clear Hector's name. D

4:30 pm

Cyberchase"The Guilty Party"
Hacker returns to Poddleville with a peace offering: a magnificent statue of the Mayor of Poddleville. But at the unveiling party, Hacker accuses someone of stealing the key to his recharger chair. The accused claims he's innocent. D

5:00 pm

Knit and Crochet Now!"Wall Art"
Robyn shows how to make giant crochet motifs, designed by Linda Dean, that are perfect to hang on your wall and Kristin will take you through the steps of knitting 3 different patterns that are perfect for hanging up. Afghan square of the week is crochet Raised Chevron. D

5:30 pm

Paint This With Jerry Yarnell"Starry, Starry Night, Part 2"
In this segment, Jerry takes his students through the process of applying the glow around the moon. Then adding some additional darker clouds. Then, Jerry applies the second layer of color to the foreground grass to create a much deeper contrast of dark against the lighter horizon. D

6:00 pm

Mexico -- One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless"Mediterranean Baja"
The Baja California peninsula boasts a climate reminiscent of those on the Mediterranean Sea. Thousands of olive trees and vineyards in Northern Baja capture the distinctiveness of this region of Mexico. We explore the amazing grilled octopus at Tres Virgenes in La Paz and enjoy mesquite-grilled lamb with 9-chile mole sauce. D

6:30 pm

Joanne Weir's Cooking Confidence"Crowd Pleasers"
Joanne creates a meal fit for guests, starting with a Crostini with Sheep's Milk Ricotta, Asparagus and Mint that looks as great as it tastes. She teaches her student, Jack, the key to making light and flavorful meatballs perfect for Rigatoni in a Smoky Tomato Sauce, and they toast the meal with a grown up Big Girl Lime Milk Shake. Recipes: Crostini with Sheep's Milk Ricotta, Asparagus and Mint, Rigatoni with Ricotta Meatballs in a Smoky Tomato Sauce, Big Girl Lime Milk Shake. D

7:00 pm

This Old House"Exterior Improvements"
Mason Mark McCullough shows Norm how he's repointing the old brick foundation. Then Norm and Tom repair the sagging front porch. Kevin visits Community Rowing on the Charles River to see how they make the Cambridge pastime of rowing available to everyone. D

Travelscope"New Brunswick"
Joseph travels along the Miramichi River Route in New Brunswick, Canada in search of spring salmon and fishing tales. At a rustic river lodge he samples local cuisine and in nearby Doaktown explores the Miramichi's fishing and lumber history. D

8:30 pm

Lidia's Italy In America"From Bloomfield to the Strip In Pittsburgh"
Lidia opened her own restaurant in the Strip District in Pittsburgh where other Italian-American immigrants also started earlier businesses. But Pittsburgh's other well known "Little Italy" is called Bloomfield. In this episode, Lidia shares recipes from both of these areas, Braised Veal Shank, Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes and Peas with Bacon. D

9:00 pm

Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen"Road Food at Home"
Bridget uncovers the secrets to perfect Slow-Cooker BBQ Brisket. Then, Adam reveals his top picks for slow cookers. Next, Chris visits Harpoon Brewery to discover the best beers for cooking. D

9:30 pm

Simply Ming"Blanching with Guests Seth & Angela Raynor"
On the premiere episode of Simply Ming, it's all about blanching - the secret to improving color, taste and texture in foods. In the studio Host Ming Tsai cooks on the fly with Nantucket chefs Seth & Angela Raynor. Using the blanching technique and secret ingredients they team up to create two new dishes: Grilled Lobster with Summer Herbed Butter Roasted Potatoes and Fried Pork & Couscous with Peach Sesame Compote. D

Dialogue"Jac Venza"
Host Marcia Franklin talks with the founder of several long-running PBS arts series - including GREAT PERFORMANCES and LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER. He and Franklin talk about his long career in public broadcasting, the potential effects of cuts in national grants programs, and the trends he is following in the arts.G

4:30 pm

Among B-Boys
Christopher Woon's first documentary feature explores the intersection of rugged urban b-boyin' (breakdancing) and the traditional roots of Hmong culture. But instead of the usual generational conflict, Among B-Boys unveils a story of the modern and the traditional actually affirming each other, visually weaving between the older generation's memory of ethnicity and war and the younger generation's toprocks, footwork, freezes and power-moves. Woon focuses on three breakers - Impact and Vlln of Underground Flow, and Sukie of Velocity/Soul Rivals Crew-who reveal the path towards b-boy cultural citizenship in America, but continually steer us back to their families, history and community. D

5:30 pm

Indelible Lalita
Indelible Lalita tells the story of a beautiful woman whose resilient spirit survives her body's transformation by cancer, heart failure, and a dramatic loss of skin pigment. Meditatively flowing between surface and interior, the film follows Lalita as she migrates from Bombay to Paris to Montreal, and becomes completely White along the way. Lalita learns to let go of her body as the sign of her ethnicity and femininity, and ultimately realizes that her body is just a temporary vessel for her spirit. D

Nightly Business Report
Tonight on Nightly Business Report. A surprise rise in retail sales last month as Americans hit the malls and opened their wallets. But what's being bought and is it a sign the economy is stronger than some think? Plus, how some workers in the tech industry are jumpstarting their careers and doubling their salaries in the process. D

Indelible Lalita
Indelible Lalita tells the story of a beautiful woman whose resilient spirit survives her body's transformation by cancer, heart failure, and a dramatic loss of skin pigment. Meditatively flowing between surface and interior, the film follows Lalita as she migrates from Bombay to Paris to Montreal, and becomes completely White along the way. Lalita learns to let go of her body as the sign of her ethnicity and femininity, and ultimately realizes that her body is just a temporary vessel for her spirit. D

11:30 pm

Little Manila: Filipinos In California's Heartland
The "Little Manilla" section of Stockton, Calif., filled with chop-suey houses, gambling dens and dance halls, served as the de facto hometown for displaced Filipinos at the turn of the 20th century. In its heyday, this lively area contained the largest population of Filipinos outside of the Philippines. D